Facts about Wisconsin

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Fast facts about the history, name origin, abbreviation, capital city, largest cities / towns, statehood details, The Constitution, State song and State Motto of Wisconsin ...

  • Capital city of Wisconsin - Madison

  • Info about Statehood - The Date that Wisconsin was admitted to the Union - May 29, 1848
  • Abbreviation - The abbreviation for the state is as follows:
    • Abbreviation - Wis.

  • Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 65503 square miles

  • The Constitution - Wisconsin was the 30th State to be admitted to the Union
  • 3 Largest Cities in Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay
  • Wisconsin State Motto - " Forward "
  • Facts about the State Nickname - The Badger State ( Originated from the nickname given to Galena lead miners now the official state animal )
  • Name of the Wisconsin State Song is " On Wisconsin " the words of the song are by J. S. Hubbard and Charles D. Rosa and music composed by William T. Purdy
  • Short History of Wisconsin - First settled by the French, the region was ceded to Great Britain in 1763 and became part of the Northwest Territory in 1787.
  • Origin of the name - Named after the Wisconsin River and means "grassy place" in the Chippewa language

Best Places to Visit in Wisconsin
Where are the best places to visit in Wisconsin? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Wisconsin? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Wisconsin during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Wisconsin. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Wisconsin!

Best Places to Visit in Wisconsin - Tourist attractions

  • Pleasure Valley Llamas
    Rainbow Falls Family Park
    Camp Five Museum and Lumberjack Special Steam Train
    Green Bay Packer Stadium Tours
    House on the rock

Best Places to Visit in Wisconsin - Historical Sites

  • Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien
    Heritage Hill, Green Bay
    Madeline Island Historical Museum, La Pointe
    Old World Wisconsin, Eagle
    Circus World Museum, Baraboo

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of of Wisconsin
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Wisconsin:

  • Wisconsin State Animal Symbol - Badger

  • Wisconsin State Bird Symbol - Robin
  • Wisconsin State Flower Symbol - Wood Violet
  • Wisconsin State Insect Emblem - Honeybee
  • Tree - Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)

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